Breeds in FL and in the western US. There are only 2 records of Burrowing Owl in NC.
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Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)Marco Island, Collier Co., FL1 Jan 2007These cute little owls utilize burrows dug by gopher tortoise, prairie dogs, etc. Hand-held digi-scoped photo.Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)Marco Island, Collier Co., FL1 Jan 2007One of the largest populations in FL, Marco Island has over a hundred active burrows as of January 2007. Hand-held digi-scoped photo.Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)Marco Island, Collier Co., FL1 Jan 2007Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)Marco Island, Collier Co., FL1 Jan 2007
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover Co., NC10 Mar 2016This is only the third accepted record for Burrowing Owl in NC. Photo shot with Canon Powershot SX60 at 200% digital zoom.
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